OBITUARIES

Jun 28, 2022

Antoinette Ruggles

Antoinette "Toni" Ruggles, 80, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at her residence. She was born July 20, 1941 in Erie, a daughter of the late Angelo DeSantis and Frances Altadonna Van Cise and step-daughter of the late Elmer Van Cise.

Toni enjoyed bingo and playing cards. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren....

Jun 27, 2022

Jun 24, 2022

Ildefonso Rodriguez

Ildefonso "Fonso" Rodriguez, age 76, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2022 at UPMC Hamot after an extended illness. He was born in Hormigueros, Puerto Rico on August 10, 1945, a son of the late Manuel Rodriguez and Amelia Rodriguez Soto.

Fonso was a hard worker throughout his life. He was employed as a farm worker for many...

Jun 17, 2022

Armand M. Colegrande

Armand M. Colegrande, a lifelong resident of Erie, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday, June 17, 2022 at the age of 91. He was born on September 7, 1930, a son of the late Angelo and Crocifissa D'Amico Cologrande.

Armand worked for the City of Erie Streets Department as a foreman. He was...

Jun 16, 2022

Ernest J. Catlin Jr

Ernest "Ernie" J. Catlin Jr., age 92, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at his residence. He was born October 15, 1929, in Endeavor, Forest County, PA, a son of the late Ernest J. Catlin Sr. and Ruby Brewster Catlin. Shortly after his birth the family moved to the Erie area.

Ernie graduated...

May 22, 2022

Alice Marie Falcettoni Pivetta

Alice Marie Falcettoni Pivetta, 84, of Erie, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022 at UPMC Hamot. She was born July 4, 1937 in Weedville, PA a daughter of the late John and Virginia Frances Contrinni Falcettoni.

Alice was a 1958 graduate of Saint Vincent School of Nursing. She worked as a Registered Nurse at UPMC Hamot...

May 22, 2022

Robert A. Shaw Sr

Robert A. Shaw Sr., age 78, of Erie, passed away at Saint Vincent Hospital on Sunday, May 22, 2022. He was born in Erie on December 28, 1943, a son of the late Robert Shaw and Ester Shaw Serafini.

Following High School Robert served honorably in the U.S. Army. He had been employed with Reed Manufacturing...

May 12, 2022

Paul E. Agostini

Paul E. Agostini, age 67, of Union City, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born in Erie on August 31, 1954, a son of the late Rocco and Francis Voltz Agostini.

Paul was a veteran of the United States Air Force and worked for the US Postal Service. He enjoyed...

May 10, 2022

Bonnie Agnes Carrick Musica

Bonnie Agnes Carrick Musica, 66, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Millcreek Community Hospital after an extended illness. She was born August 11, 1955 in Erie, a daughter of Coral Audrey Smith Carrick and the late Richard H. Carrick.

Bonnie was a graduate of Technical Memorial High School Class of 1974. She worked...

May 3, 2022

Thomas Joseph Mysnyk Jr

Thomas Joseph Mysnyk, Jr., 45, of California, PA, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at his residence. He was born October 12, 1976 in Erie, a son of the late Thomas J. Mysnyk, Sr. and Roberta L. Mysnyk.

Tom was a Buffalo Bill's fan and enjoyed watching baseball and walking. He loved life, sweet adventures,...

Apr 26, 2022

Maria F. Lopez Torres

Maria F. Lopez Torres, of Erie, 85, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 9, 1937 in Puerto Rico, a daughter of the late Juan Lopez and Crusita Torres.

She was a loving mother, an understanding and supportive person to all. She loved flowers and...

Apr 17, 2022

Cynthia L. Pluta Farbo

Cynthia L. "Cindi" Pluta Farbo, 64, of Erie passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 17th 2022 at her residence. She was born March 3, 1958 in Erie, a daughter of John J. and Dolores "Dolly" Massucci Pluta. Cindi was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School Class of 1976. She worked passionately in management in the...

Apr 16, 2022

Philip F. DiNicola

Philip F. DiNicola, age 75, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at Saint Vincent Hospital after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born in Erie on July 7, 1946, a son of the late John M. and Anna L. Bellucci DiNicola.

He attended Columbus School, Irving School, Roosevelt Jr. High School and was a...

Apr 6, 2022

Robert A.Tavani

On April 6, 2022, the world lost a beautiful soul. Robert Anthony Tavani (Bob), was beloved by his children, Robert, Michelle, (son-in-law Rick Scantlebury), Marie, Michael and his grandchildren, Alicia, Lorenzo, Isaiah, Michael, Noah and Dominic, as well as many relatives and friends.

Bob Tavani, 86 of Erie, was born on June 1, 1935 to the late Angelo...

Apr 3, 2022

Grant R. Twiss

Grant R. Twiss, 63, of Erie, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. He was born December 30, 1958 in Erie, a son of the late Richard and Lois Munson Twiss.

Grant was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School Class of 1977.

He was the...

Mar 27, 2022

Albert V. Lombardo

Albert V. "Al" Lombardo, 82, of Erie, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022 at UPMC Hamot. He was born October 12, 1939 in Erie, PA a son of the late George and Edith Spano Lombardo.

Al worked at Fenestra and then for the Erie School District, retiring in 2008.

He was a member of the Siebenbuerger, Sunflower,...

Mar 21, 2022

Robert Johnson

Robert Johnson, age 84, of Erie, passed away at his home on Monday, March 21, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born in Erie on February 10, 1938, a son of the late Robert and Carmella Manna Johnson.

He attended Academy High School and then enlisted in the US Navy. He served aboard the USS Bennington for...

Mar 20, 2022

Robert J. Herbert Sr

Robert J. Herbert Sr. "Bob", age 94 of Erie, Pennsylvania passed away on March 20, 2022, surrounded by family. The youngest of seven children, he was born July 17, 1927, in Erie, Pennsylvania to the late Pius and Ida Herbert.

Bob was preceded in death by his wife of thirty-three years, Immaculate (DeSantis) Herbert and a...

Mar 19, 2022

Declan M. Bingham

Declan M. Bingham, age 24, passed away tragically on March 19, 2022. He was born on March 30, 1997 in Durban, South Africa, a son of Troy and Michelle Pierrus Bingham.  

He was an energetic, lovable, young "Tigger" from the start and took to soccer straight away as a 5-year-old at Virginia United Football Club.

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Mar 18, 2022

Patrick James Robinson

Patrick James Robinson, 81, of Erie, PA and Fort Pierce FL, formerly of Canton, OH, passed away Friday, March 18, 2022 in Florida. He was born October 11, 1940 in Canton, OH, a son of the late Edward and Carolyn McLinden Robinson.

Pat was the owner and operator of Canton Canvas Products in Canton, OH. He served...